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Thursday, January 14, 2010

It has been some time since I last posted, but I’ve been occupied with Mr. Sullivan and his injured knee, which turned out to be more complicated than it originally seemed. Last night he was admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of diabetes and blood clots in his leg. This certainly came as a surprise, since the reason he initially went to the doctor was to find out why his knee had became sore and swollen after a workout a week and a half ago. He was told by the family physician that he had tendonitis. Over the next few days, his knee and leg continued to swell, he couldn’t walk on his leg, and he was taking pain meds every three hours. After a trip to the ER on Saturday and an orthopedic visit yesterday, he was finally sent back to another ER for further testing because the ortho felt he could have some serious vascular or lymphatic issues.

We spent a long nine hours in the ER yesterday. Dealing with three different physicians who wanted to do different courses of treatment took its toll on Mr. S. His blood pressure was quite elevated, his blood sugar was extremely high, and he was in a lot of pain from having his knee manipulated for the multiple tests that he had to have done. He was finally given a regular bed at 9 P.M. I came home shortly after that and tried to unwind. If I was tired, I can only imagine the way he felt.

So I’m asking for some prayers from you to help us get through this diagnosis. He’ll continue to be hospitalized while they get his blood sugar under control and then they will deal with the blood clots. He’s been given a blood thinner to help with that for now.

There is power in prayer, I think many of us know that, so I’d really appreciate what you can do. Thanks so much.

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Sue sweetie...You've got them. I will be holding you both up in prayer. I am an insulin diabetic and I know the seriousness of our legs, feet, clots and high blood sugars. We are quite delicate actually.

Give Mr.S my best and tell him I have him covered in prayer. The Dr.s have the BEST hands guiding them,and they will figure all of this out and relieve Mr.S of his pain. Please keep us posted.

Prayers are heading your way (and his). My dad had a similar thing happen with his leg (his ankle got swollen) several years ago and he is fine. He is still on blood thinner and has been told to wear special socks when driving long distances. He also is supposed to get out of the car every hour or so and walk around. Other than that...no issues. I hope it goes as well for your husband.

Sue, I am so sorry to hear this. I have already said prayers for the both of you and will continue to do so. Maybe today he will turn the corner and they will get a handle on this so he will feel better QUICK!!

Of course I will pray for your fine Irish husband! And you too...Things will get better, hang in and keep praying..I hope they get it all straightened out..very frustrating with all the diff opinions...

You are both in our prayers and Ihave asked for the prayers of other friends as well...PLEASE call us tonight, in the am, whenever, and let is know what we can do. I can come sit with you, bring you food, run errands for you...whatever you need.Like I told you earlier today...I am here to help with anything.

Hi Sue,You know that you can count on my prayers. You bloggers were there for me and I will be there to send up prayers for you.I do hope that he gets along OK.Isn't it hard waiting in the ER for someone to tell you something and to finally get a bed? Take care and get some rest,Balisha

Sue....I feel so bad that this happened. You two have really had your hands full with your own injury and now this. Please take care of yourself and my thoughts and prayers are with you both.~Hugs,Patti

Hi Sue...me and the Boss are on board with everyone else in saying prayers for Mr. Sullivan...make sure they monitor those blood thinners every single day. It's something that has to be regulated as not to thin the blood too much.....keep us all posted and i hope he his home and on the mend real soon....Sue.

Lord I pray for Mr. S. Give his doctors wisdom and excellence in diagnosis and help them heal this knee problem. We ask for you to oversee all things pertaining to this health need and give you all glory for doing so. I ask for peace and strength for Sue and Mr. S. In Jesus's name I pray, amen.

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